Which of the following powers was vested within the Articles of


Confederation?

AThe power to tax

BThe power to regulate interstate trade

CThe power to regulate foreign trade

DThe power to raise a standing army

EThe power to declare war

Verified Answer :

The only power from the list that was given to the national government under the Articles of Confederation was "(E) The power to declare war," since the Articles were intentionally "weak" in that they left most of the political and military power with the individual states.